Tamara Alvarez

Mississippi River Mid-Mod

J. Jorgensen

Landscaping: Walkabout Outdoor

Vellano Spec Home

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Photography by Mark Liddell and Jared Tafau - TerraGreen Development

Arcadia Spanish Colonial | Planter Detail

Greey Pickett

The landscape of this home honors the formality of Spanish Colonial / Santa Barbara Style early homes in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix. By re-grading the lot and allowing for terraced opportunities, we featured a variety of hardscape stone, brick, and decorative tiles that reinforce the eclectic Spanish Colonial feel. Cantera and La Negra volcanic stone, brick, natural field stone, and handcrafted Spanish decorative tiles are used to establish interest throughout the property. A front courtyard patio includes a hand painted tile fountain and sitting area near the outdoor fire place. This patio features formal Boxwood hedges, Hibiscus, and a rose garden set in pea gravel. The living room of the home opens to an outdoor living area which is raised three feet above the pool. This allowed for opportunity to feature handcrafted Spanish tiles and raised planters. The side courtyard, with stepping stones and Dichondra grass, surrounds a focal Crape Myrtle tree. One focal point of the back patio is a 24-foot hand-hammered wrought iron trellis, anchored with a stone wall water feature. We added a pizza oven and barbecue, bistro lights, and hanging flower baskets to complete the intimate outdoor dining space. Project Details: Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Higgins Architects Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Sam Rosenbaum

Fall Annuals

Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.

Fall arrangement of purple fountain grass, mums, and cabbage in Longshadow limestone planters surrounded by pumpkins and gourds. Hannah Goering Photography

Orchard lake Residence

McIntosh Poris Associates

Justin Maconochie

Tropical front & backyard landscapes....Palms & Color

Construction Landscape, LLC.

Opening up this front entrance by adding a 14ft Sylvester palm tree along the driveway and layered planting throughout the front makes for a clean but colorful tropical space. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape, Jennifer Bevins 772-492-8382.

Less Is More.....Unless It's A Bore

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

The entry monument greets visitors and guests while the home peeks out in the distance. The signage strongly reflects the architecture as an integrated landscape design component.

European Inspired Estate, Montecito, CA

Leyva & Wilde, Inc.

Walkways

Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.

Mediterranean Family Retreat

June Scott Design

Located in a historic neighborhood, this property features an Italian Revival home on a compact lot. The owners have lovingly restored the exterior, and we created a garden that feels both fresh and timeless. The design maximizes the site with a sparkling pool and a series of spaces for entertaining, relaxing and play. Generous custom tile work, a new pergola and gates, and iron lights and railings all elevate the design and extend the graciousness of the home’s interior into the new outdoor spaces.

Ocean Front Landscape Lighting, FL Estate

Coastal Source

Beautiful Entry Walkway

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

Landscape Architect: Kettelkamp and Kettelkamp Landscape Architecture

Herringbone Brick Pattern

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

Landscape Architect: Kettelkamp and Kettelkamp Landscape Architecture

Bent Tree

Michels Homes

Photography: Landmark Photography

Colonial Heritage - Historic Estate

Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design

Landmark Historic Estate: 4400 acre property in sub-tropical zone 7b 30 acres of formal gardens and parks Landscape and garden restoration and re-design Master plan being executed over several phases including: -Foundations -Gravel Parterre Terraces -Great Lawn Borders -Garden Rooms with themed plantings design -Riverfront landings -Native Meadows

Elegant Natural Clay Paver Driveway

Van Zelst Inc

The driveway is paved in natural clay pavers set in a herringbone pattern. The edges are a 5-course running bond.

Bertsch - Estancia

Desert Foothills Landscape

Photo Credits: Steven Thompson

Garden Design Ideas with Brick Pavers

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.